Please tell me this book is getting a sequel. It does not need one at all, but I WANT ONE! Nizhoni is just another Native American girl who feels out of place in her white school. She just really wants to be someone; to be famous, or known for something. She has one special ability which would have people think she is crazy rather than special: she can see demons. The only one who knows about her ability is her little brother. That is until Mr. Charles, her dad’s boss shows up and steals away her dad. Mr. Charles needs Nizhoni and her brother, but they have no understanding of why. Then her stuffed toad comes to life and informs her of her heritage and the mission she must complete to save her father, and the world.

This story was so much fun. It was based on the Navajo myth of the Hero twins. It is well written, keeps you attention, and packs a lot of action and adventure into very few pages (a rarity these days for a middle grade book!). I am in love with this book and with this author and am actively seeking out more. I can not wait to share it with my nephews and all the kids I know. I wish more stories were based on Diné (Navajo) mythology.
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